Healthcare Cook — Nutritious Resident Meals

Emerald Healthcare; Lincoln (NE); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO Plan Vacation, Sick & Holiday

Zusammenfassung

Emerald Healthcare in Lincoln, NE seeks a Cook to prepare meals for residents in a skilled nursing facility. You will collaborate with the dietary team to meet dietary guidelines and accommodate special needs, while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

The role supports nutritional goals, requires food-safety knowledge, and offers opportunities to contribute to residents’ well-being through menu adherence and thoughtful meal planning.

Qualifikationen

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification preferred.
• Experience: Cook with healthcare or institutional setting experience preferred.
• Physical stamina for lifting, standing, and fast-paced environment.
• Communication: clear, verbal and written; teamwork with dietary and care staff.
• Experience with special diets is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Meal Preparation: cook a variety of meals per menus and dietary needs.
• Menu Adherence: follow recipes and portion control for consistency.
• Kitchen Safety: maintain cleanliness and proper food handling per regs.
• Resident Needs: adjust meals for dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Inventory Management: assist in ordering and stocking supplies.
• Collaboration: work with dietary staff to review menus and changes.
• Record Keeping: track food temps, portions, and modifications.
• Training: participate in ongoing food-safety and dietary best practices.

Kenntnisse

Food safety & sanitation

Follow recipes accurately

Organizational skills

Communication & teamwork

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Culinary certification/degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Emerald Healthcare in Lincoln, NE seeks a Cook to prepare meals for residents in a skilled nursing facility. You will collaborate with the dietary team to meet dietary guidelines and accommodate special needs, while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

The role supports nutritional goals, requires food-safety knowledge, and offers opportunities to contribute to residents’ well-being through menu adherence and thoughtful meal planning.